Standard Headunit Removal

Anonymous · August 15, 2003, 09:45

Hey guys, i went to take it out last night and can't see how it works, no holes or anything.

Any help most appreciated, cheers.

Anonymous · August 15, 2003, 09:58

There's a howto link somewhere but it doesn't seem to work at the mo.

1. Take off heater knobs, remove screws and take off trim.
2. Take caps off bottom of uprights either side of radio
3. Pull off upright plastic bits.

It's pretty obvious from there.

J

Anonymous · August 15, 2003, 10:00

Sounds complex, how long does it take and do you have any piccies?

Anonymous · August 15, 2003, 10:02

Its ok found this thanks though.

m http://www.spydermagazine.com/2000/july ... stereo.htm m

Comer · August 15, 2003, 10:04

Some of the pics here may help:

http://www.euroroadster.com/articles/ShowArticle.asp?File=StereoReplacment.xml

Anonymous · August 15, 2003, 10:16

So you need a wiring harness then?

All other h/u's i've had you simply plug in....

Anonymous · August 15, 2003, 10:18

Buster challenged me to complete it in 10 minutes. I failed mainly because I couldn't get some screws out s:evil: :evil: s:evil: but it still only took 30 - 40 mins from start to having the new HU working.
It looks scarier in the pictures that it is really.

J

Anonymous · August 15, 2003, 10:19

Yep I risked getting a RAV4 harness from Halfords and it worked a treat.

J

Anonymous · August 15, 2003, 14:33

30-40 mins i had the fronts in comers by then s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

RAV 4 stuff 2000+ works on the 2 lovley but make sure you get the correct ISO plug on the end for the manufactures conection s:roll: :roll: s:roll:

Anonymous · September 7, 2003, 12:45

Just to add to this topic : I followed a combination of both guides which are linked on this topic and I installed my stereo completly in about 40 minutes - and Im a novice!!.

Hardest parts was not buggering up the fixing screws for the existing stereo - they're in tight!.

I got all my parts from Incardiscount and everything went in first time - no problems.

Yes, it looks scary to do, but it really is a case of following the guides and taking your time. But nothing will replace the smile on your face, having done it yourself and getting rid of the worst car stereo you'd ever owned!.

Anonymous · September 7, 2003, 18:22

here here silver s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

filcee · October 17, 2003, 21:40

Quote from: "silvermr2"Just to add to this topic : I followed a combination of both guides which are linked on this topic and I installed my stereo completly in about 40 minutes - and Im a novice!!.

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I got all my parts from Incardiscount and everything went in first time - no problems.

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Silver,
Do you have an '03 Fisher Price model H/U, or the Sony unit in the '02 and previous models?

Anonymous · October 18, 2003, 10:24

I "had" the Toyota 03 Fisher Price headunit, I now have the oh so lovely Kenwood KDCM7024 MP3 Headunit installed.

Photo available if anyone is interested........

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heathstimpson · October 18, 2003, 13:12

Quote from: "silvermr2"I "had" the Toyota 03 Fisher Price headunit, I now have the oh so lovely Kenwood KDCM7024 MP3 Headunit installed.

Did you find a huge improvement? (I guess probably so)
And did you replace the speakers?

filcee · October 18, 2003, 14:01

Quote from: "silvermr2"I "had" the Toyota 03 Fisher Price headunit, I now have the oh so lovely Kenwood KDCM7024 MP3 Headunit installed.

Photo available if anyone is interested........

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OOOh - yes please! Photos would be cool!
Am I correct in my understanding that the parts required for replacing the '03 are the same as those quoted in the articles?

Anonymous · October 18, 2003, 14:21

Yes its makes a MASSIVE difference mate, i'll get those prod numbers for you hang on.

Anonymous · October 18, 2003, 14:26

55521 -16030 : Tray / Storage slot
55423 - 17040 : Surrounding trim
86221 -52050 : Left hand spacer
86221 - 52060 : Right hand spacer

Anonymous · October 19, 2003, 11:42

I'll try and get some photos on today...

I only needed two parts : The MR2 03 Single Din Facia adapter & the official MR2 Wiring loom to connect the new head unit to the existing wiring. Both Items are found on w www.incardiscount.co.uk w I actually emailed them first and they told me what I needed. From memory, the whole lot was around £30.00+

The facia kit actually covers a range of Toyotas, some snapping off of parts is required - but all is made clear in the included instructions, to tailor is to your car.

And yes, the new stereo makes a WORLD of difference, I have not upgraded the speakers though, Im happy with the results. (and I was used to having over £1k of kit in my previous car!)

Anonymous · October 19, 2003, 23:32

I think its described as RAV4 2000+ fascia adaptor s:D

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